Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

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Key Responsibilities

Oversee and maintain plant equipment, including specialised block-making machinery, to deliver production targets efficiently.

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EngineeringMaintenance Engineer

We are leaders in supplying innovative, sustainable building solutions to the UK construction industry; building progress for people and the planet.

Since 1858, we’ve helped shape the UK; powering the construction of homes and hospitals, roads and railways, schools and cities alike.

Our mission is to make sustainable construction a reality, through purposeful action that tackles real carbon and climate challenges. We are dedicated to helping Britain grow and thrive - by doing the right thing, doing it together, and making a difference.

What We Offer

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✓Competitive Salary, plus bonus, 25 days holiday + your local bank holidays (with options to increase) and other benefits and other benefits - all recognising the contribution you bring

✓Be valued and supported, working as part of a highly respected team in a business that has a huge focus on Health & Safety

✓We care about you and your family. That’s why we offer enhanced family benefits, including maternity, paternity, and adoption leave. We understand that your personal life and family well-being are just as important as your career, so we’re committed to supporting you every step of the way.

✓Be part of something bigger with our "Women Empowered - Stronger Together Mentor Program," designed to support, inspire, and uplift women across the business.

Join our affinity groups selected by and populated by our employees which bring together employees with similar backgrounds and interests to have powerful influence on the workplace

Responsibilities

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Oversee and maintain plant equipment, including specialised block-making machinery, to deliver production targets efficiently.
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Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) routines and rapidly diagnose mechanical faults to minimise operational downtime.
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Champion continuous improvement initiatives across cost, quality, and safety performance.
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Undertake metal fabrication, arc and gas welding, and machine shop tasks to repair and enhance equipment.
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Support day-to-day factory operations, guiding team members and fostering positive cross-departmental working relationships.
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Actively promote a safety-first culture in alignment with Holcim’s commitment to Zero Harm.

Who you are

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You hold a completed mechanical qualification with certification in NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds, BTEC, or an equivalent qualification in plant maintenance.
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You possess proven technical expertise in arc and gas welding, metal fabrication, and machine shop skills.
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You bring practical experience in diagnosing and resolving faults within hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
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You are a proactive problem-solver who enjoys identifying opportunities for continuous improvement and site optimisation.
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You excel at communicating clearly and constructively with team members across all levels of the organisation.
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You prioritise health, safety, and welfare in everything you do, with a collaborative approach to maintaining high working standards.
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You are comfortable using basic IT applications to support site processes and reporting.

We are committed to building a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. You will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or age.